Indications for DORYX MPC:

Adult:

Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. 120mg every 12hrs for 1 day, then 120mg daily (as a single dose or 60mg every 12hrs).

Children:

≤8yrs: not usually recommended. Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. >8yrs (<45kg): 5.3mg/kg in 2 divided doses for 1 day, then 2.6mg/kg daily (as a single dose or divided as 2 doses); (≥45kg): use Adults dose.

Generic Availability:

NO

How Supplied:

Tabs—60

Indications for DORYX MPC:

Short term prophylaxis of malaria due to P. falciparum.

Adult:

Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. Begin 1–2 days before travel to the malarious area, continue during and 4 weeks after leaving the area. 120mg daily.

Children:

<8yrs: not recommended. Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. Begin 1–2 days before travel to the malarious area, continue during and 4 weeks after leaving the area. ≥8yrs (<45kg): 2.4mg/kg once daily; (≥45kg): use Adults dose.

Generic Availability:

How Supplied:

Indications for DORYX MPC:

Adult:

Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. 120mg every 12hrs for 1 day, then 120mg daily (as a single dose or 60mg every 12hrs).

Children:

≤8yrs: not usually recommended. Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. >8yrs (<45kg): 5.3mg/kg in 2 divided doses for 1 day, then 2.6mg/kg daily (as a single dose or divided as 2 doses); (≥45kg): use Adults dose.